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Plate: C.6-1987

Object information

Current Location: Courtyard

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: McConachie, Alison

Entities

Categories

Description

Clear, black and red lead glass, sandblasted on the underside. Circular.

Notes

History note: Purchased from the Clear Through to the Wood, Contemporary Glass and Furniture selected by Henry W. Rothschild, exhibited at the Fitzwilliam 11th July-9th August 1987, no. 100.

Legal notes

Purchased with the Zoƫ Hadwen Fund and with a grant from the Eastern Arts Association

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 35.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Edinburgh ⪼ Scotland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1987-10-12) by Rothschild, Henry W.

Dating

20th Century, Late#
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 1987

School or Style

studio glass
Contemporary Craft

Components of the work

Parts composed of black glass red glass
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Techniques used in production

Blowing : Blown glass, sandblasted on underside

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1987
Primary reference Number: 27247
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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